Stylist in Training / Apprentice Stylist

Regis Corporate; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading salon is offering a Stylist in Training position, providing an opportunity to learn the salon's operations including guest service and product knowledge. Successful candidates will receive training and may progress to a permanent stylist role upon obtaining their cosmetology license. The role requires strong guest interaction, cleanliness, and the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a valid cosmetology license within 90 days of hire.
• Strong guest service and good communication skills required.
• Professional appearance and ability to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for promotion to Stylist by learning various salon operations.
• Interact with guests to deliver information and promote services.
• Assist with salon duties and keep the reception area organized.

Skills

Strong guest service skills

Good communication skills

Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills

Computer knowledge

Education

Cosmetology license

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

Stylist in Training Job Description

The Stylist in Training position is a temporary role that will give an individual the opportunityto explore howthe salonoperatesincludingbut not limited to the Brand Standards. TheSIT will play an important role in ensuringall guests are satisfied.By the end of the jobTheStylist in Trainingshould havea thorough knowledge of our location, menu/pricing, products, and hours of operation andcancommunicate this information to guests in person and over the phone.If the SIT obtains theirlicenseandcandemonstrateproficiencyin theduties of the role,the SIT will be invited to interview for a permanent stylist position.

Essential Functions -

• Prepare for promotion to Stylist.
• Answer the phonewith a friendly greeting.
• Deliver information clearly and cordially.
• Greet guests cheerfully and explain the menu services.
• Estimate wait times and encourage guests to wait or return as appropriate.
• Work theleased lineto promote salon and services
• Achieve established retail goals by interacting with customers shopping for retail only.
• Recommend additional services and products to guests.
• Operate the POS, accept payment, give change, and provide receipts.
• Listen attentively to guest complaints and refer them to the manager.
• Keep the reception area, front desk, windows, product shelves, and floor clean and organized when not interacting with guests.
• Assist withSalonduties.
• Label and stock retail products.
• Work independently.
• Shadow current Stylists to learn how to effectively perform services
• Watch training videos
• Perform supervised services on Models where allowable
• Attend salon meetings

Qualifications -

• Must obtainavalidcosmetologylicensewithin 90 daysof hire in your state.
• Strong guest service skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Computer knowledge including but not limited to point-of-sale systems
• Professional appearance and presence.
• Ability to travel to work and arrive on time for your scheduled hours.
• Ability to work a flexible shift including nights and weekends.

Physical Requirements -

The physical demands must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential duties of this role.

• Ability to effectively communicate with team, peers, supervisors and support partners.
• Ability to effectively communicate with guests regarding services offered and requested, as well as the ability to understand guest needs and desires of such services.
• Visual observation of guest’s hair, including close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Continuous exposure to various chemicals and fragrances used in performing services and styling hair, including but not limited to permanent waving solutions, straightening solutions, shampoos, conditioners, hair spray and guest’s perfume.
• Continuous repetitive movement with fingers, hands, wrists and arms to perform various services.
• Occasional climbing of ladder/stepstool to stock shelves, retrieve products, change collateral and maintain station.
• Occasional lifting of items up to 50 lbs. including pushing/pulling of styling chair.
• Ability to reach shoulder level and above to stock shelves and retrieve product/supplies from cupboards and shelves.
• Ability to twist and bend to sweep hair off the floor after each service.
• Ability to travel when needed for training and possibly between salon locations.

Pay Rate Varies by Location